Topic: If a addict lives within, which method would you choose to help them - page 9. (Read 2327 times)

I think understanding and support are more important than harshness. Key? Open, heartfelt discussions. We can give a healing safety net by supporting and never straying.

But this doesnt mean ignoring gambling's perils. Education and guidance, not control. I support setting boundaries and expectations while being supportive. Gambling responsibly can be fun, but addiction must be identified and treated.

Together, compassion and firm supervision can help people recover. Balance: providing a hand yet being clear on the line. This approach makes addiction recovery safer while recognizing responsible gambling as leisure.

If the addiction is already deep it's best to have a specialist to look at it and assess if what kind of approach is needed to work with the case of that person, I guess the only thing that can be done is to try to talk and see if the person can still help himself, though like what you mentioned, it's more on how close you are with the person and how you think his appreciation after showing him your care. If he take it as for his own good then chances to push the help can make things change for betterment but if not, expect the need of professional to assist.

The severity of an addiction has a maximum limit, in my opinion. and once the addiction reaches that point, it won't go any further, however, the effects it has won't get lower with time and the person will keep feeding the addiction until it's cured.

An addiction can only be treated quickly if the person getting addicted acknowledges it before it gets too severe, and if they don't do it, someone close to them should realize that they are addicted to a certain thing and if it isn't controlled quickly, it can keep getting stronger until it reaches a point from where it will become extremely difficult to get out. Once the realization is done, then they can think of ways that can be used to treat the addiction.

It depends on the character of the person, there are persons you can persuade by being soft and understanding and there are people you can persuade by being harder on them so it's a case-to-case basis when dealing with a person who is addicted to gambling.

But it is better to let the professional do their things, some gamblers are deceptive they will say they are going to stop but when you're not looking they'll still play, and they are good at concealing their behavior and where and when they are playing.

So it is better that a real doctor who deals with gambling addiction deal with this person because they spent years of training to communicate with these compulsive gamblers, our responsibility is to lead them here and urge them to consult.

Well, whenever it comes to doing things well, one knows that something as delicate as addiction must be treated quickly and urgently and without waiting too long, but with immediate attention, that is something that we should know, of course we What we will always think is that the best thing is to go to a psychologist and if the addiction is strong, then very big measures have to be taken, as has been done on other occasions, things must be treated urgently, it is not to be thought that this will be It heals alone, because the more time passes, the greater the degree of complexity there is, so when we are thinking about doing different things, we must be very clear that things are different, for me the best thing that can be done It is treating the addiction quickly, because the addiction not only takes away your money, it also leaves you without friends, without family, and with nothing, in truth that is one of the bears that have the most bad reaction, so no one with the addiction should treat it Immediately, do not think about what is going to happen, because the most important thing is to heal.

When we see a person who suffers from a gambling addiction, it is difficult, both for that person and the family. If the person does not have a family, we have to emphasize that things will always need to be treated quickly, there is no other way. , we are people who must always do the best possible for everything, in this order of days if we concentrate on doing any thing, it does not matter if the solution for an addicted person is for him to do sleep cures , when someone is very bad, well That can be a solution because it calms you down and takes away your Anxiety You shouldn't do anything unless you are clear about what you are suffering from, so any measure that is taken is good, of course without affecting the mental health of the person , always the integrity and growth of the person should not be affected.

Helping others in anything that leads to goodness is always recommended especially in helping them to get out of the addiction zone, I understand that addiction is a very difficult disease to overcome because it involves a person's mindset that is wrong in viewing gambling, And of course as you said that even if you provide help to them in any way such as through a suggestion it is still very unlikely in the end that there will be a change for the better if it is very difficult for them to reach their level of awareness because as I said above that this disease lies in a person's mindset, even though in general according to normal people it is wrong but according to them it is normal and this is what makes it difficult for them to reach their awareness.

If this addiction is owned by one of your family then obviously the family is the first to help them to get out of this bad addiction phase, and on the other hand because usually the closest people especially family have a considerable influence on them and I think at least with this they will be more able to listen and consider various suggestions that come from their family members to be able to achieve awareness and change mindset.

I think this method can also be another alternative by providing good suggestions and input to change their mindset to be healthier. Sometimes we actually know that the problem of people who are addicted to gambling lies in their mindset, most of them think that gambling is a place to seek wealth online. instant, therefore they continue to pursue consciously to gain victory and wealth, but because the level of difficulty is very high they are trapped and become addicted to gambling.

If that happened to my family, of course this method can be done because in a gentle way it will definitely be successful in changing their mindset. If you suppress it with force, it is also not completely successful, although there are a few that are successful, but it will definitely leave a mark on their mentality, this method is actually more useful to me. I also recommend it because mindset is important, as I usually use the mindset that gambling is a place to look for fun and entertainment, nothing more than that, that's why I don't get addicted to gambling easily because I play responsibly. One thing that must be understood is that playing gambling responsibly will not make people addicted to gambling.

I don't think there is anything wrong with that approach. Most of the time, you can play with people's minds with words and stories which might change their perspective towards certain things because human psychology can be changed by someone who understands these things. People who study human psychology can easily change your mind with their words and verbal techniques and you won't even realize that they have just tricked you.

So not seeing this from a negative point of view, I think trying to change one's mindset and perspective towards gambling might help them get away from the addiction, and when it comes to verbal techniques, it isn't the same as forcing someone to get away from gambling physically or using forceful words.

But at least you are trying out to help them or give out advises but somewhat its true on what you have said that it would really be that still depending with their own self realizations.
We do know that there would really be that sense of responsibility on the time that they would really be doing gambling. Now that if its one of the family members had fall down into such addiction
then this is where they would really be making themselves that doing those impulsive things on which it would really be that become the result on messing up your life with.
As part of the family then it would really be just that right that you should really be helping them at least since its our family.

Only the gambling addict himself really wants to change himself to want to cure himself of his gambling addiction. If not, he will still be a gambling addict without anyone being able to get him out of his gambling addiction. And he will also get deeper into gambling, and it could even get worse.

But when he voluntarily wants to get rid of this habit, he will admit his gambling addiction and will ask for help from the people around him to help him cure his gambling addiction. He would really do a lot of things so that he could cure his gambling addiction. And even though they will encounter difficulties, they will not give up because they already have the desire to cure their gambling addiction.

The first approach would be the best in my opinion. You can’t force a person to stop gambling if they are already addicted. If the pressure becomes too much, they may gamble behind your back or cut your off from their lives. To quit an addiction, the addict has to first come to terms with the reality that he has a gambling problem. Conversations with family members and loved ones will help the person deal with their problem.

You can't be too gentle because that will make the guy feel like you're giving him suggestions, but don't be too harsh or you'll make an enemy out of him. If you push an addict, at some point the addict will feel like you don't want what's best for him and will start to ignore you or fight back. You want the person to realize that you're not doing it for yourself but want what's best for him.

What I'd do would depend on how damaging the person would be to themselves and people around them. You should have a different approach to a person who lies to you and steals from you, than you'd have towards someone who gambles to problems of life. There's so many types of gamblers and many levels of addiction so I can't give you a general advice that would fit them all.

I think the word persistent would be good for qualifying an addict instead of stubbornness. They're actually persisting to keep up with their habit. It then looks like stubbornness to people around him, as he'd hardly adhere to their advice or instruction to him. However, when in the midst of an addict, it's crucial to help out using any strategy available, other than being aggressive. Carefully, offering out some gambling tips and ways he could manage his funds helps the addict a lot. Building rapport with him is key. He faces trouble in gambling every day and would want to discuss with someone he can trust, who wouldn't yell or talk against his habit. Being there for him as a close friend, will open up a space for sharing of ideas and techniques that can change the thoughts of the gambler. However, it's a long-term process and the addict also need to be as comfortable as possible with the person. If not, he may not release relevant information about the level of his gambling addiction.

why do you have to go to rehabilitation, why not try to take him to go and relax, it will make him enjoy it more, besides, we as a family have to have a special approach to show affection for him, that we really care about him, if you take him to rehabilitation it seems not very good, building harmonious family relationships will show real results

teaching them in a gentle way is much better in a rough way, usually gambling addicts usually have unstable temperaments, they get emotional easily, so why fight if we want to advise them, taking them to a place of worship to do physical activity together will much better help them to stop When playing gambling, keep an eye on it and gently prohibit it

He probably based on the two options mentioned by OP. Of course if it is being objective then best thing to do is to let professionals do their thing about the case and the rest will be on the procedures and 'treatments' to be done in order for the main subject to escape from addiction. Given that there are conditions such as being a family member, then things should be specified with the coping his family members would do. Choices are to be harsh or to be soft speaking to the addicted member if the family and practically viewing, no addiction will be aided completely with just being strict of how things should be done even if they/he already knows it but still became a victim of gambling addiction.

On my end, I would be preferring a strict or harsh way to help me quit gambling but to other gamblers who are suffering as well with the obsession, being or showing more empathy on them. Quite of a matter between reward and reinforcement and how things should be really done.

Yes, understanding and sensitivity are important, but let's face addiction's facts. Not just a poor habit, but a complex brain disorder. You say to take little steps and be companionable, but are we reaching the mark? People, addiction rewires the brain. It's about dopamine, reward circuits, and other neuroscience that doesn't disappear with handholding. No need to be a dictator, but too subtle a nudge is like speaking into the wind. A good plan and systematic support are needed. We shouldn't vilify all gambling while supporting it. Responsible recreational gambling exists. Joy should be refocused, not taken away. We should be clear-eyed about our situation. It's not just about being there; it's about being there effectively

If we advise a gambling addict sarcastically, then it is like putting out a fire with kerosene. Where instead of the fire being extinguished, it only got bigger. And if that's the way to give advice, then what's the difference between us and them, who are just as stubborn, don't want to give in and are easily provoked by emotions?

When we are faced with a gambling addict and intend to advise him to recover from this addiction, then we are required to have extra patience. Because as I said earlier, they are stubborn, don't want to give in, are easily provoked by emotions, are temperamental, always feel they are right and don't want to accept the truth. To be able to make them aware of their bad behavior, it is not as easy as turning the palm of your hand, where we have to do it slowly. We cannot at our initial meeting immediately advise him, where as much as possible we must create a feeling of comfort for him towards us until there is no longer any awkwardness between the two of them and slowly we must be able to enter his subconscious. And when we succeed at that point, then without being asked, the gambling addict will slowly talk about his problems in gambling.

Depends on his/her personality. To some people being authoritarian would work more but to some it would be better to be gentle with them. But in most instances, it would be better not to push things givej that addiction is the concern with the mentioned subject or family member. Given that it is addiction, being harsh and forcing them to quit won't solve the problem. It will just possibly result to another conflict which is between the two of you. What you need to do is to understand the situation of him and not on your perspective alone. Things are not easy for people who are suffering from addiction. Of course everyone knows it is bad to gambling too much so they won't be in such state for nothing and that's what you need to understand.

Take it with small steps. Isolate and give companion on his end to enjoy time and eventually forgot the drive he was having with gambling. Things won't happen in an instant. Keep in mind that it is a family member to you which means you need to consider more of his well-being than to be too subjective of what is right and what is wrong that they have done.

None of it will work unless the addict himself wants to change himself. Even if there is a professional that will lead him to do this but if he is not trying both will fail.

Just like smoking habits, the person will not stop until something happens and he voluntarily wants to get rid of this habit. Even the person who willingly wants to get rid of the habit will have a hard time, sometimes they will sneak around because old habits die hard.